What is the cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Otranto?

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Otranto is to fly and bus and train which costs €120 - €230 and takes 13h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bucharest to Otranto?

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Otranto is to fly and bus which takes 8h 53m and costs €130 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Otranto?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Otranto. However, there are services departing from București, Autogara Militari and arriving at Otranto, Via Orte via Larisa, Periphereiakos Stathmos Yperastikon Ktel, Vlorë, Brindisi - Via Del Mare and Brindisi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 19m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Otranto?

The distance between Bucharest and Otranto is 911 km.

How do I travel from Bucharest to Otranto without a car?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Otranto without a car is to bus which takes 31h 19m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Otranto?

It takes approximately 8h 53m to get from Bucharest to Otranto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Otranto bus from?

Bucharest to Otranto bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from București, Autogara Militari station.

Where does the Bucharest to Otranto bus arrive?

Bucharest to Otranto bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Larissa Niavis station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Otranto?

Otranto is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 11:29 PM in Bucharest and 10:29 PM in Otranto.

Where can I stay near Otranto?

There are 2018+ hotels available in Otranto.

Bucharest to Otranto - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Bucharest to Otranto by plane, bus, car, car ferry, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Brindisi Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)OTP - BDS
2. Take the bus from Lecce - Camera di Commercio/Stazione to Otranto - Stazione FSE
8h 53m
€130–297
Fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)OTP - BRI
2. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteotti
3. Take the train from Altamura to Bari Centrale
4. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Lecce
5. Take the bus from Lecce - Camera di Commercio/Stazione to Otranto - Stazione FSE
13h 55m
€122–227
Bus
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Larissa Niavis
2. Take the bus from Larisa, Periphereiakos Stathmos Yperastikon Ktel to Vlore , station
3. Take the bus from Vlorë to Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto
4. Take the bus from Brindisi to Otranto, Via Orte
31h 19m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bucharest to Port Of Vlora
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Vlora to Porto di Brindisi
3. Drive from Porto Di Brindisi to Otranto
18h 24m
€203–316
Fly to Lamezia Terme International Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)OTP - SUF
2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Lecce
3. Take the bus from Lecce - Camera di Commercio/Stazione to Otranto - Stazione FSE
12h 40m
€148–367
Bus via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Gară Filaret to Sofia Central Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Skopje, Transporten Centar
3. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Durrës
4. Take the bus from Durrës to Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto
5. Take the bus from Brindisi to Otranto, Via Orte
36h 4m
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Sofia Central Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Tirana
3. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Taranto Port
4. Take the bus from Taranto via Porto Mercantile to Otranto, Via Orte
36h 10m

Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Brindisi Airport (BDS) flights

2Weekly Planes

1h 35mAverage Duration

€39Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bucharest to Otranto.

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Distance: 910.6 km
Duration: 8h 53m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Otranto, Apulia, Italy?

You can take a bus from București, Autogara Militari to Otranto, Via Orte via Larisa, Periphereiakos Stathmos Yperastikon Ktel, Vlore , station, Vlorë, Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto, Brindisi - Via Del Mare, Brindisi - Viale Aldo Moro, and Brindisi in around 31h 19m.

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